Africa Burkina Faso bans colonial-era wigs in courtrooms Burkina Faso has prohibited judges from wearing colonial-era wigs in court, aiming to embrace local traditions and distance itself from colonial influences.

Cold wave brings frost to mountains; strong monsoon increases rain. Caution advised for health and travel in foggy areas.

Thailand braces for cold air mass with temperature drops and heavy rain. Residents should prepare for weather changes and stay updated.

The temperature in most areas of Thailand still remains low , while torrential rains will hit the South and the Thai Gulf until Saturday, says the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

The Philippine coast guard says Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey in a hotly disputed area of the South China Sea,

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jan 21).

As Jakarta deepens military and coastguard cooperation while rejecting Beijing's sweeping claims, can it maintain a precarious equilibrium? Indonesia is walking a fine line between bolstering ties with Beijing and preserving its long-standing non-aligned stance.

Southeast Asia consists of eleven countries that reach from eastern India to China, and is generally divided into “mainland” and “island” zones. The mainland (Myanmar, Thailand ... cooler in highland areas. Many sea and jungle products are unique ...

Thailand has long dominated China’s durian market, accounting for 68 per cent of imports in 2023. However, its market share in China dropped to 57 per cent last year, a fall attributed to ...

United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Uygurs in its custody back to China, warning they are at risk of torture, ill-treatment and “irreparable harm” if returned.